There will be plenty of planes and other vehicles at the Stanhope Airport this weekend to kick off the spring.   The Stanhope & Community Fly-In to Spring runs 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Algonquin Highlands Mayor Liz Danielsen says she can’t go into specifics, but there’ll be...

A new doctor is coming to Haliburton.  Haliburton Highlands Health Services (HHHS) says Dr. Ali Bohra, an emergency room specialist from the United Kingdom, is joining the organization for the next four years.  “On behalf of The County of Haliburton, I am very pleased to welcome Dr. Bohra to our region...

The West Parry Sound OPP marine unit is now out regularly patrolling the waters of Georgian Bay and local lakes.   Constable Aaron Jeffery says boaters should ensure they have life jackets on board, and that those life jackets fit properly, as water temperatures are still quite cold at this time...

This year’s Smile Cookie Campaign is helping improve smiles in Haliburton County.   Until Sunday, you can support Haliburton County Volunteer Dental Outreach by buying a Smile Cookie at Tim Hortons in Minden Hills or the Village of Haliburton. The not-for-profit provides free dental care for those in the community...

Food service workers in our region now have more options for getting certified.  The Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit says it is now offering online-only training for the provincial Food Handler Certification. However, exams must still be taken in-person.   The health unit is also partnering with Fleming College...

The Friends of Algonquin Park say now is the prime time to spot a moose along Hwy. 60 in Algonquin Park. However, in a post on its Facebook page, the non-profit organization recommends drivers stay alert because moose and other animals “are often surprisingly hard to see, especially after dark."  "The...